If you had told me one year ago today that I'd sit in my office chair breathing a sigh of relief after what I can only describe as being burned at the stake in our foster care journey I'd laugh... Continue Reading →
I am writing this sitting in an amphitheater overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. I remember when I first sat in these seats. It was the first time I stepped onto this property taking in all of its beauty. I was... Continue Reading →
Dear Younger Me, Happy first day of your new year. Are you ready? Because I'm not. It was such a crazy year last year and I wanted to warn you. Maybe when you get here you'll be able to side... Continue Reading →
Dear 2019, I started my year with high aspirations with you. There was motivation. There was inspiration. There was holding on to the hope that the only thing I ever wanted would finally come into fruition. Today, as I embark... Continue Reading →
The saying I think is often over used. When God closes a door He opens a window. This saying has always been one that I hold to my heart when I've longed for something that wasn't in God's plan. Examples... Continue Reading →
I failed, like completely this month. I've not posted a single blog. I've written but focused my attention on other things. With the month winding down, I wanted to post a very late October for the love of post. Stay... Continue Reading →
This morning I woke up frustrated. I didn't get enough sleep even though my body comfortably conformed with my new mattress. I tossed and turned thinking of all the things still left undone before we move the three years of... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I really think God laughs at the conversations that we have. Mostly because I am so bloody stubborn that I try to talk my way out of things that I know in my heart is right. Conversations like: "God,... Continue Reading →
When I worked at Ashley Furniture I used to take what I called a "Batman." These batmans were essentially clarity breaks. I'd stand up from my desk, call batman, and walk away. My office understood that single word and eventually... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 